13 Shows to Watch if You Love “You’re Killing Me”
If you love You’re Killing Me, the new Acorn TV cozy mystery starring Brooke Shields, there are plenty of other witty whodunits, amateur-sleuth mysteries, and small-town crime shows worth adding to your watchlist!
You’re Killing Me takes place in the quaint New England town of Founders’ Cove, where bestselling mystery novelist Allison “Allie” Chandler (played by Brooke Shields) forms an unlikely crime-solving partnership with aspiring writer and true-crime podcaster Andrea “Andi” Walker (played by Amalia Williamson). Together, they investigate the death of Allie’s friend while repeatedly crossing paths with local detective Jack Kerrigan (played by Tom Cavanagh).
What makes You’re Killing Me such an appealing cozy mystery is the combination of amateur sleuthing, comedy, small-town atmosphere, intergenerational friendship, and cases that provide plenty of clues without becoming relentlessly grim. If that combination has you looking for shows like You’re Killing Me, these 13 mystery series should be next on your watchlist.
13. Psych
Why Fans of You’re Killing Me Will Enjoy Psych
Fans who enjoy the playful side of You’re Killing Me should feel right at home with Psych. Both shows feature civilians who become deeply involved in police investigations, frequently test the patience of actual detectives, and bring plenty of comedy to murder mysteries. The friendship at the center of Psych is also a major part of its appeal, making the investigation itself only half the fun.
What Psych Is About
Psych follows Shawn Spencer (played by James Roday Rodriguez), an extraordinarily observant man who convinces the Santa Barbara Police Department that his impressive deductions are actually psychic visions. With his lifelong best friend Burton “Gus” Guster (played by Dulé Hill) at his side, Shawn begins consulting on baffling police cases while maintaining his elaborate psychic charade.
Why Fans Will Enjoy Psych
Comedy Comes First – Murder may drive the plots, but humor and character chemistry keep the series light and enormously entertaining.
An Unconventional Investigator – Like Allie and Andi, Shawn doesn't approach crime solving the way the police expect him to.
A Great Sleuthing Partnership – Shawn and Gus's friendship is the heart of the series.
Case-of-the-Week Mysteries – Most episodes deliver a new investigation and a satisfying solution.
Plenty of Personality – The supporting characters, running jokes, and relationships make the series particularly bingeable.
Perfect for Fans Who Enjoy
Funny murder mysteries
Best friends solving crimes together
Unconventional amateur detectives
Clever observational deductions
Long-running mystery shows with lovable characters
12. McDonald & Dodds
Why Fans of You’re Killing Me Will Enjoy McDonald & Dodds
The personalities are different, but the appeal of an unlikely investigative partnership is something McDonald & Dodds and You’re Killing Me have in common. Both shows get considerable mileage from putting very different people together and letting their contrasting approaches to a mystery become part of the entertainment.
What McDonald & Dodds Is About
Set in picturesque Bath, England, McDonald & Dodds pairs ambitious DCI Lauren McDonald (played by Tala Gouveia) with the quiet and unassuming DS Dodds (played by Jason Watkins). McDonald initially seems like the natural leader, but Dodds' patient attention to detail makes him an unexpectedly formidable detective.
Why Fans Will Enjoy McDonald & Dodds
An Odd-Couple Partnership – The contrasting leads gradually develop an endearing working relationship.
Puzzle-Like Cases – The mysteries give viewers plenty of suspects, motives, and clues to consider.
Beautiful British Setting – Historic Bath provides an inviting backdrop even when murder is involved.
Character-Based Humor – Much of the comedy comes naturally from the detectives' different personalities.
Memorable Suspects – The cases regularly introduce colorful groups of potential killers.
Perfect for Fans Who Enjoy
British murder mysteries
Mismatched detective teams
Picturesque mystery settings
Clever whodunits and howdunits
Character-driven crime dramas
11. Garage Sale Mysteries
Why Fans of You’re Killing Me Will Enjoy Garage Sale Mysteries
If Allie's ability to see a mystery and simply refuse to leave it alone is one of your favorite things about You’re Killing Me, Garage Sale Mysteries offers a similar kind of amateur-sleuth fun. Both center on intelligent women whose ordinary careers repeatedly put them close enough to suspicious circumstances to start asking questions.
What Garage Sale Mysteries Is About
The Garage Sale Mysteries movies star Lori Loughlin as Jennifer Shannon, an antiques-store owner with a talent for finding valuable objects—and recognizing clues to crimes. Jennifer runs Rags to Riches with her business partner Dani (played by Sarah Strange) while repeatedly becoming involved in investigations, often interacting with Detective Frank Lynwood (played by Kevin O’Grady).
Why Fans Will Enjoy Garage Sale Mysteries
A Natural Amateur Sleuth – Jennifer's curiosity repeatedly pulls her into cases that need solving.
Classic Cozy Formula – Everyday places and activities become starting points for murder investigations.
Antiques and Hidden Treasures – Collectibles give the mysteries an additional layer of intrigue.
Comfortable, Low-Gore Tone – The focus stays on clues and suspects rather than graphic crime.
Lots to Watch – The movie series provides numerous mysteries for viewers who want a longer binge.
Perfect for Fans Who Enjoy
Hallmark mystery movies
Female amateur sleuths
Antiques and collectibles
Traditional cozy mysteries
Clue-driven whodunits
10. Darrow & Darrow
Why Fans of You’re Killing Me Will Enjoy Darrow & Darrow
There is an especially good reason for You’re Killing Me viewers to try Darrow & Darrow: Tom Cavanagh stars in both. Before playing Detective Jack Kerrigan opposite Brooke Shields and Amalia Williamson, Cavanagh played prosecutor Miles Strasburg in the Darrow & Darrow mystery movies.
Beyond the familiar face, both offer approachable mysteries, witty character interactions, and crime solving intertwined with relationships and personal lives.
What Darrow & Darrow Is About
Darrow & Darrow centers on idealistic attorney Claire Darrow (played by Kimberly Williams-Paisley), who practices law very differently from her more profit-minded mother Joanna Darrow (played by Wendie Malick). Their disagreements create an entertaining family dynamic, while Claire's cases also bring her into the orbit of Assistant District Attorney Miles Strasburg (played by Tom Cavanagh).
Why Fans Will Enjoy Darrow & Darrow
Tom Cavanagh – Fans of Jack Kerrigan get another mystery role from the same actor.
Legal Mysteries – Investigations and courtroom questions add variety to the traditional whodunit formula.
Strong Female Characters – Claire and Joanna are intelligent, opinionated, and rarely in agreement.
Family Dynamics – Relationships matter just as much as solving the case.
Hallmark Mystery Comfort – The movies offer accessible mysteries with familiar cozy ingredients.
Perfect for Fans Who Enjoy
Hallmark mysteries
Legal whodunits
Mother-daughter dynamics
Mystery stories with light romance
9. The Afterparty
Why Fans of You’re Killing Me Will Enjoy The Afterparty
The Afterparty is more stylistically experimental, but viewers who enjoy comedy mixed with murder in You’re Killing Me should appreciate its playful approach. Both understand that a murder mystery can provide a genuine puzzle without sacrificing humor.
What The Afterparty Is About
The Afterparty turns a gathering into a murder investigation, with Detective Danner (played by Tiffany Haddish) questioning suspects whose versions of events are presented through different storytelling genres. Aniq (played by Sam Richardson) and Zoë (played by Zoë Chao) are among the central characters, while each suspect's perspective adds another piece to the puzzle.
Why Fans Will Enjoy The Afterparty
Comedy-Mystery Combination – The show has fun with the genre while still giving viewers a murder to solve.
Creative Storytelling – Different perspectives transform the same events in unexpected ways.
Plenty of Suspects – The ensemble setup creates numerous motives and possibilities.
Clues Worth Watching For – Viewers can actively try to solve the mystery.
Strong Ensemble Casts – Each season brings together an entertaining collection of suspects.
Perfect for Fans Who Enjoy
Comedic whodunits
Ensemble mysteries
Creative storytelling
Clue hunting
Modern twists on classic murder mysteries
8. Mistletoe Murders
Why Fans of You’re Killing Me Will Enjoy Mistletoe Murders
For viewers attracted to the cozy small-town side of You’re Killing Me, Mistletoe Murders turns those qualities up with a Christmas setting. Both feature capable women with lives outside law enforcement who nevertheless become indispensable when murder arrives in their communities.
What Mistletoe Murders Is About
Based on the audiobook Mistletoe Murders, this Hallmark series follows Emily Lane (played by Sarah Drew), the friendly owner of a Christmas shop in Fletcher's Grove who has a mysterious past and skills that become extremely useful when local murders need solving. Her investigations bring her closer to Detective Sam Wilner (played by Peter Mooney), even as Emily keeps important parts of her history secret from him.
Why Fans Will Enjoy Mistletoe Murders
Small-Town Mystery Setting – Fletcher's Grove provides the close-knit community cozy fans love.
Capable Female Sleuth – Emily is far more complicated than she initially appears.
Sleuth-and-Detective Chemistry – Emily's relationship with Sam adds another layer to the investigations.
Christmas Atmosphere – Holiday charm surrounds each mystery.
An Ongoing Personal Mystery – Emily's secret past provides a larger story beyond individual cases.
Perfect for Fans Who Enjoy
Christmas mysteries
Small-town whodunits
Female amateur sleuths
Mystery with romance
Cozy shows with ongoing secrets
7. My Life Is Murder
Why Fans of You’re Killing Me Will Enjoy My Life Is Murder
My Life Is Murder is a particularly strong match for viewers who like witty, confident women solving mysteries without losing the lighter pleasures of the genre. Alexa Crowe and Allie Chandler are very different characters, but both have strong personalities and an instinct for noticing when something about a case doesn't add up.
What My Life Is Murder Is About
Lucy Lawless stars as Alexa Crowe, a former detective who discovers that leaving police work doesn't mean leaving mysteries behind. Alexa is repeatedly drawn into puzzling cases and receives help from tech-savvy Madison Feliciano (played by Ebony Vagulans), forming a partnership that becomes central to the series.
Why Fans Will Enjoy My Life Is Murder
Charismatic Female Lead – Lucy Lawless gives Alexa plenty of wit and personality.
Female Crime-Solving Partnership – Alexa and Madison bring different strengths to their investigations.
Standalone Mysteries – New cases keep the series easy to dip into and binge.
Light Touch – Despite the murders, character and humor remain important.
Acorn TV Appeal – It's an easy next choice for viewers exploring more of the streamer's lighter mystery programming.
Perfect for Fans Who Enjoy
Smart female investigators
Witty mystery shows
Strong sleuthing partnerships
Case-of-the-week mysteries
Acorn TV crime series
6. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
Why Fans of You’re Killing Me Will Enjoy A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
This is a darker, more suspenseful recommendation, but the investigative curiosity at its center should appeal to You’re Killing Me fans—particularly those interested in Andi's true-crime side. Both explore what happens when someone outside law enforcement starts asking questions that other people would prefer remain unanswered.
What A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Is About
Based on Holly Jackson's novel, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder follows teenager Pip Fitz-Amobi (played by Emma Myers), who decides to investigate the years-old murder of Andie Bell (played by India Lillie Davies) for a school project because she doesn't believe the accepted version of the crime. She works with Ravi Singh (played by Zain Iqbal), whose brother Sal was blamed for Andie's murder.
Why Fans Will Enjoy A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
Amateur Investigation – Pip refuses to accept an official explanation that doesn't make sense to her.
True-Crime Energy – Interviews, evidence, theories, and old secrets drive the investigation.
A Close-Knit Community – Digging into the past reveals what people around Pip have been hiding.
Strong Investigative Partnership – Pip and Ravi work together to find answers.
Larger Serialized Mystery – The case unfolds across the season rather than resetting each episode.
Perfect for Fans Who Enjoy
Young amateur sleuths
True-crime-inspired storytelling
Cold cases
Serialized mysteries
Darker, more suspenseful whodunits
5. Agatha Raisin
Why Fans of You’re Killing Me Will Enjoy Agatha Raisin
Agatha Raisin is an easy recommendation for viewers who love You’re Killing Me for its combination of a strong female lead, humor, murder, and a picturesque community with a suspiciously high crime rate. Both shows know that a cozy mystery protagonist can be clever, flawed, funny, and occasionally chaotic all at once.
What Agatha Raisin Is About
Based on M.C. Beaton's novels, Agatha Raisin stars Ashley Jensen as Agatha Raisin, a successful PR professional who retires early and moves from London to a picturesque village in the Cotswolds. Her plans for peaceful country living don't last long before she begins investigating murders and discovers a talent for amateur detection.
Why Fans Will Enjoy Agatha Raisin
Big Personality at the Center – Agatha's imperfections are a major part of her charm.
Amateur Sleuthing – She routinely inserts herself into investigations rather than waiting for permission.
Humor and Murder – Comedy keeps the mysteries from becoming oppressively dark.
Picturesque Community – The Cotswolds supply quintessential cozy-mystery scenery.
Relationships Matter – Friends, romantic complications, and village personalities become an essential part of the show.
Perfect for Fans Who Enjoy
Female amateur detectives
British cozy mysteries
Colorful small-town characters
Humor mixed with murder
Light mystery with romantic complications
4. Bodkin
Why Fans of You’re Killing Me Will Enjoy Bodkin
If Andi's true-crime podcast ambitions are what caught your attention, Bodkin takes podcast-based investigating into much stranger and darker territory. It isn't as cozy as You’re Killing Me, but both examine outsiders turning real mysteries into stories—and discovering that investigating a community's secrets can become dangerous.
What Bodkin Is About
Set in a fictional Irish town, Bodkin follows American podcaster Gilbert Power (played by Will Forte), hard-nosed investigative journalist Dove (played by Siobhán Cullen), and researcher Emmy (played by Robyn Cara) as they investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier. What begins as material for a true-crime podcast grows increasingly complicated as they discover how much the community has kept hidden.
Why Fans Will Enjoy Bodkin
True-Crime Podcasting – The investigation is directly tied to producing a podcast.
Mismatched Investigators – Different personalities and methods create both friction and humor.
Small-Town Secrets – The seemingly idyllic community hides a much stranger story.
Dark Comedy – Humor runs alongside increasingly serious discoveries.
A Layered Central Mystery – Each revelation changes what the investigators think they know.
Perfect for Fans Who Enjoy
True-crime podcast mysteries
Dark comedy
Irish mystery settings
Small towns with big secrets
Cozy-adjacent mysteries with an edge
3. Death Valley
Why Fans of You’re Killing Me Will Enjoy Death Valley
BritBox's Death Valley shares one of You’re Killing Me's most entertaining ingredients: a crime-solving partnership between someone who understands mysteries and an actual police detective. In both shows, differences in experience and investigative style create humor while giving each partner something useful to bring to the case.
What Death Valley Is About
Set in Wales, Death Valley stars Timothy Spall as John Chapel, a retired actor famous for playing television detective Inspector Caesar. When murder intrudes on his real life, Chapel begins helping DS Janie Mallowan (played by Gwyneth Keyworth). Janie approaches investigations through police procedure, while Chapel is more interested in personalities and motives—a clash that makes them an unexpectedly effective team.
Why Fans Will Enjoy Death Valley
Civilian-and-Detective Partnership – Chapel and Janie combine very different approaches to solving crimes.
Mystery Genre Humor – Chapel's background playing a TV detective creates a playful spin on familiar crime-show conventions.
Welsh Setting – The countryside provides a distinctive backdrop for the cases.
Character Chemistry – The central partnership gives the series much of its charm.
Comedy and Crime – Like You’re Killing Me, it understands that murder mysteries don't always have to feel grim.
Perfect for Fans Who Enjoy
BritBox mysteries
Unlikely detective partnerships
British crime comedies
Character-driven whodunits
Cozy-adjacent mysteries with humor
2. Flower Shop Mysteries
Why Fans of You’re Killing Me Will Enjoy Flower Shop Mysteries
This may be the most obvious recommendation on the entire list for one very good reason: Brooke Shields is the amateur sleuth in both.
Years before playing mystery novelist Allie Chandler in You’re Killing Me, Shields starred as Abby Knight in Hallmark's Flower Shop Mysteries. For viewers who enjoy Shields' combination of comedy, curiosity, confidence, and amateur detective work in You’re Killing Me, seeing her tackle another cozy mystery heroine makes these movies an especially fun companion watch.
What Flower Shop Mysteries Is About
Based on the book series by Kate Collins, the three Flower Shop Mysteries movies follow Abby Knight (played by Brooke Shields), a former lawyer who owns Bloomers, a flower shop in her hometown. Her legal background and natural curiosity make it difficult for Abby to ignore suspicious circumstances, and she finds herself investigating crimes alongside Marco Salvare (played by Brennan Elliott), a former private investigator and local bar owner. Abby's father, Jeffrey Knight (played by Beau Bridges), is also an important part of her life.
Why Fans Will Enjoy Flower Shop Mysteries
Brooke Shields Solves Murders Again – It's the clearest cast connection to You’re Killing Me.
Female Amateur Sleuth – Abby is intelligent, persistent, and willing to follow a clue wherever it leads.
Small-Town Setting – The community atmosphere gives the movies classic cozy-mystery appeal.
Crime-Solving Partnership – Abby and Marco's investigations give viewers another appealing two-person team.
Traditional Cozy Formula – Flower shops, local relationships, suspects, clues, and murder make for comforting mystery viewing.
Perfect for Fans Who Enjoy
Brooke Shields
Hallmark cozy mysteries
Female amateur detectives
Small-town murder mysteries
Sleuthing partnerships with romantic chemistry
1. Only Murders in the Building
Why Fans of You’re Killing Me Will Enjoy Only Murders in the Building
If you love the combination of amateur sleuthing, true crime, unlikely friendship, and comedy in You’re Killing Me, Only Murders in the Building is a natural next watch. Both series pair people from different generations and backgrounds, turn fascination with murder into hands-on investigating, and understand that the relationships among the sleuths can be every bit as entertaining as discovering who committed the crime.
The true-crime connection is especially strong. Andi wants to build her career through podcasting in You’re Killing Me, while podcasting becomes an integral part of the amateur investigation in Only Murders in the Building.
What Only Murders in the Building Is About
Only Murders in the Building follows three New York neighbors united by an obsession with true crime: former television actor Charles-Haden Savage (played by Steve Martin), Broadway director Oliver Putnam (played by Martin Short), and the much younger Mabel Mora (played by Selena Gomez). When a suspicious death occurs in their Upper West Side apartment building, the trio launches its own investigation—and a true-crime podcast about the case.
Why Fans Will Enjoy Only Murders in the Building
True-Crime Podcasting – Like Andi, the central characters turn their fascination with crime into a podcast and an actual investigation.
Intergenerational Friendship – The unlikely relationships among the sleuths are central to both the comedy and the heart of the series.
Amateur Detectives – Curiosity repeatedly takes the characters far beyond what sensible civilians should probably be doing.
Comedy With a Real Mystery – The jokes never eliminate the pleasure of following clues and trying to identify the killer.
Character-Driven Storytelling – Relationships, personal histories, and eccentric supporting characters make the world as compelling as the whodunits.
Perfect for Fans Who Enjoy
True-crime podcast mysteries
Unlikely amateur-sleuth teams
Intergenerational friendships
Comedy mixed with clever whodunits
Character-rich mysteries with plenty of suspects